November 19, 2021 - January 4, 2022 (46 days) Closed
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We have made a decision to amend the Open Seasons and Hunting regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 to streamline deer season types and duration across the province.
A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to remove certain lands in the City of Richmond Hill from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and the associated Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), filed as Ontario Regulation 474/73.
The PBWP amendment is approved as Amendment No. 239 and the MZO amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 226/22.
February 24, 2023 - April 11, 2023 (46 days) Closed
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Ontario Regulation 161/17 was amended to clarify that floating accommodations cannot be placed or used for outdoor accommodation or camping purposes on public land covered by water. Ontario Regulation 326/94 was also amended to make the same clarification for non-residents camping on public land in northern Ontario.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing received a request from Matthews Canada on behalf of the QuadReal Property Group to make a Minister’s Zoning Order in the Town of Caledon. The Ministry is seeking input on whether this request should be considered and any additional information that may help inform the Minister’s decision-making
December 19, 2022 - February 2, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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We have updated some of the values found in Table 1 and Table 2 of the Nutrient Management Tables, part of the Nutrient Management Protocol, incorporated by reference into O. Reg. 267/03 made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. These changes ensure that the values in these Tables remain up-to-date and reflect current industry practices.
On July 18, 2025, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 159/25 with the Registrar of Regulations which amends the Zoning Order filed as 169/21 in the City of Markham.
A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to remove certain lands in the City of Richmond Hill from the Parkway Belt West Plan (PBWP) and the associated Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), filed as Ontario Regulation 474/73.
The PBWP amendment is approved as Amendment No. 228 and the MZO amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 467/20.
A decision was made to approve a site-specific amendment to the Minister's Zoning Order, filed as Ontario Regulation 102/72, to permit the conversion of a basement within an existing single dwelling into an Additional Residential Unit in the Hamlet of Greenwood in the City of Pickering.
The approved amendment is filed as Ontario Regulation 156/25.
October 24, 2024 - November 23, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1306194478 was issued to Alamos Gold Inc. on December 13, 2024 to amend Permit to Take Water No. Alamos Gold Inc. for mining purposes. Water will be taken from two wells at the Island Gold Mine site, located in Dubreuilville, Ontario for 3 years.
November 4, 2022 - December 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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This decision is for an amendment to Permit to Take Water No. P-300-6062209462 for Silver Lake Ontario Inc. Water will be taken from three lakes and one borehole for mining purposes as part of the Sugar Zone Project.
February 22, 2023 - April 8, 2023 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Mines (MINES) has implemented a Hobby Mineral Collecting Policy to provide guidance to hobbyists on the legal requirements for hobby mineral collecting.
December 19, 2020 - January 18, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000354 to Pistol Bay Mining Inc. to undertake early exploration activities. The location of the activities is approximately 75 kilometres northeast of Wabauskang First Nation, Ontario, in Belanger Township, District of Kenora, North West Region.
